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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Draft notification issued for validity of fitness certificate and registration mark of the motor vehicle to be exhibited on the vehicles in the manner as prescribed in the draft rules
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a Draft notification vide G.S.R. 166  28th February, 2022 according to which validity of fitness certificate  and registration mark of the motor vehicle shall be exhibited on the vehicles in the manner as prescribed in the draft rules.
In case of heavy goods / passenger vehicles, medium goods/ passenger vehicles, and light motor vehicles, it shall be exhibited on the upper edge of the left side of the wind screen. In case of auto-rickshaw, e-rickshaw, e-cart, and quadricycle, it shall be exhibited on the upper edge of the left side of the wind screen, if fitted. In case of Motor cycle, it shall be exhibited on the conspicuous part of the vehicle.
This shall be displayed in yellow colour on blue background in Type Arial Bold Script.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses valedictory session of National Law Day - 2017
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the valedictory session of the function to mark National Law Day – 2017, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
He described the Constitution as the very soul of our democratic structure. He said the Day is an occasion to pay homage to the makers of the Constitution. He said the Constitution has stood the test of time, and proved the naysayers wrong.
The Prime Minister quoted extensively from leaders including Dr. B.R Ambedkar, Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, during his address. These quotations were used to highlight several important facets of the Constitution, and governance. These themes included the longevity  of the Constitution, its workability and flexibility.
The Prime Minister said that the Constitution has been a guardian for us. He emphasized that we, the people, must also work as per the expectations that our guardian – the Constitution – has from us. He said that keeping in mind the needs of the country and the challenges facing it, the various institutions of governance should support and strengthen each other. He said that in the next five years, we should channelize our energies to build the New India – the nation that our freedom fighters dreamt of.
The Prime Minister said that the Constitution has also been described as a social document. He said it is indeed unfortunate that the weaknesses that had been identified in our country at the dawn of independence, have still not been entirely eradicated. He said the current time can be described as a golden period when India is full of self-confidence. He said this constructive atmosphere should be used to move swiftly towards the creation of New India.
Emphasizing the importance of "Ease of Living," the Prime Minister said that the role of the Government should be one of a facilitator, more than a regulator. The Prime Minister gave several examples of "Ease of Living" that have been brought about in the last three years, such as quicker income tax refunds, quicker passport delivery etc. He said these initiatives have had a positive impact on all sections of the society. He said about 1200 archaic laws have been repealed. He said ease of living has also had a positive impact on "ease of doing business." He said Lok Adalats can play a key role in reducing pendency of cases in the judiciary. He outlined several other steps that are being taken to improve "ease of access to justice."
Mentioning the massive expenditure that has to be borne by exchequer on account of frequent elections, and other related issues such as diversion of security forces and civil staff, and impact on development programmes, the Prime Minister called for a constructive discussion on the possibility of holding simultaneous elections for the Union and State Governments.
The Prime Minister emphasized that balance between the executive, legislature and judiciary has been the backbone of the Constitution. In this context, the Prime Minister also quoted from judgements of the Supreme Court.
Ministry of Defence
VICE ADMIRAL TARUN SOBTI, VSM ASSUMED CHARGE AS DIRECTOR GENERAL, PROJECT SEABIRD
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM assumed charge as Director General, Project Seabird/ IHQ MoD  from Vice Admiral Puneet K Bahl, AVSM, VSM on 24 Dec 21.
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti was Commanding Eastern Fleet prior assuming his present appointment and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1988. He is an alumnus of the 72nd Course, National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, and was awarded the President’s Gold Medal on passing out. He was the recipient of the ‘Binoculars’ during Sea Cadet Training, Sword of Honour during Midshipmen training and Adm RD Katari Trophy for standing first during Sub Lt Courses. The Flag Officer is a Navigation and Direction specialist, where he stood first in the Course and was adjudged the Best All-round Trainee.
He has undergone the Command and Staff Course from France during 2002-2003 and the Naval Higher Command Course in 2009-2010, where he has awarded the CNS Gold Medal for Best Op Paper.
His afloat appointments include Navigating Officer of INS Kirpan, commissioning Navigating Officer of INS Mysore, Direction Officer, INS Viraat and Executive Officer, INS Delhi. The Flag Officer has commanded INS Nishank, INS Kora and was the commissioning CO of INS Kolkata.
His other important staff appointments include Instructor, Project-15 Training Team, Joint Director of Staff Requirements and Joint Director of Personnel at Naval Headquarters and Captain Work Up at Local Workup Team , the Naval Attaché at the Embassy of India, Moscow Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.26% GS 2023’,  ‘5.63% GS 2026’,  ‘6.67% GS 2035’, and  ‘6.67% GS 2050’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘4.26% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘5.63% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method, and  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore each against one or more security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. October 08, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on October 08, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 12.30 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on October 08, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on October 11, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment e-launched the E-Newsletter today during the e-inauguration of main building of Composite Regional Centre  for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities at Kozhikode
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar launched Department’s first bi-monthly E-news letter during the e-inauguration of main building of Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Kozhikode today.
He said “The launch of E-newsletter by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is a meaningful initiative. It will provide information to the people about the policies, schemes and programmes being implemented by the Government for the overall development of divyangjans and they can take benefits from the same.
The basic mantra of our Government is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. We hope that this e-newsletter will play an important role in this direction. I hope the department will do everything possible to make this e-newsletter more useful.” said by Dr. Virendra Kumar during the launche of Department’s first bi-monthly e-Newsletter.
He also e–inaugurated the administrative building of THE CRCSRE, Kozhikode which has been constructed in an area of about 48,000 sq ft at a cost of about Rs 20 crore with the object of providing various services to Divyangjan staying in Kerala. Various services will be provided under one roof for divyangs in the newly constructed building of CRC, Kozhikode clinical and rehabilitation services etc will be provided under one roof.
“Our country is committed to empowering persons with disabilities and we will implement Prime Minister’s vision and create a barrier free environment for Divyangjan as well as deliver rehabilitative services to Divyangjan for the upliftment of Divyangjan in particular and humanity in general.
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri A. Narayanaswamy, Sushree Pratima Bhaumik & Shri Ramdas Athawal, Minister of State, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muralidharan, Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice, Government of Kerala, Prof. R. Bindu, Member of Parliament Shri M.K. Raghavan, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Anjali Bhavda, Director, NIEPMD, Chennai, Shri Nachiketa Raut were also present during the function.
Ministry of Defence
Border Roads Organisation conducts second Road Safety Seminar virtually
Centre of Excellence for Road Safety & Awareness  of Border Roads Organisation  organised the second Road Safety Seminar virtually from New Delhi on December 15, 2021. Director General Border Roads  Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry addressed all BRO personnel, including ADGBR East & North West, all Chief Engineers of Projects, Commanders of Border Road Task Forces and Officers Commanding of Road Construction Companies. Lectures were conducted by participants from various projects and by Dr KR Rao of IIT Delhi.
There were discussions on various topics, including safety & capacity issues of hill roads, road safety in mountainous roads, importance of road maintenance, zero fatality corridor, safety practices at work sites, road design & pavement marking for enhanced road safety. The aspect of the Road Safety Audit was discussed and the participants shared their ideas towards addressing practical challenges. The next phase of the Road Safety Audit will now be conducted by certified auditors who underwent their training in IIT Delhi. They will examine BRO construction practices for improvement in design and incorporation of improved safety aspects in road geometry among other issues, specifically for mountainous and snowbound areas. This will enable early planning for the improvements to be incorporated in the next working season.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had dedicated the CoERSA to the Nation in June 2021 to create awareness about road safety through analysis sharing of road accidents and suggesting methods to save precious lives. The CoERSA organised its first Road Safety Seminar in September 2021 and the initial framework for audit of roads by individuals from within the organisation was formulated. The exercise of road safety audit was undertaken in a graduated manner commencing with a phase-wise internal audit of existing roads performed by individuals within the Projects.
The roads constructed by BRO are used not only by the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces but traversed extensively by the tourists and adventure seekers from all over the country. With the advancement of construction technology and practices, road infrastructure is being prepared to sustain traffic in all-weather conditions.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Cabinet approves conducting of FM Phase-III e-auctions Batch-III
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the way for conducting the auction of 683 channels in 236 cities in subsequent batches. It will usher in new/enhanced experience of FM radio in more cities.
Batch-I and Batch-II auctions of private FM radio Stations under Phase-III of the FM Policy Guidelines, as approved by the Cabinet in 2011, were conducted in 2015 and 2016 respectively. 97 channels in 56 cities were sold in Batch-I. 66 channels in 48 cities were sold in Batch-II.
With the roll out of the third batch auctions a large number of those cities across the country will be benefitted where there are no private FM radio channels, which include several cities in border areas of J&K and North-East States, where the population is less than one lakh. This batch of auction will also cover cities in districts, which are badly affected by Left Wing Extremism. It will provide FM radio coverage to new cities besides better content choice to the listeners.
With the complete roll-out of FM Phase-III auctions, all the 29 States and 6 out of the 7 UTs  will be covered by private FM radio broadcasting. This is also likely to generate direct and indirect employment to more than 10,000 persons on a pan India basis. These auctions will yield an estimated revenue more than ₹1,100 crore.
In order to ensure complete transparency, the Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending  process is being adopted.
Ministry of Culture
The NMML has become a part of the INFLIBNET Centre of the University Grants Commission
The library users can now access e-resources and download articles required by them directly from the publisher's website at the INFLIBNET Centre of NMML
The NMML maintains a library of international repute with more than 3 lakh books, almost 380 journals and rare papers. With its vast collection of photographs, maps, stamps and E-resources in the form of microfilms, CD-ROMs, etc. the library is an invaluable knowledge resource for research on modern and contemporary India.
In a major boost to its digital resources, the library has just become a part of the INFLIBNET Centre of the University Grants Commission. The N-LIST  project of INFLIBNET provides access to more than 6000 e-journals and 2 lakh e-books to students, researchers and faculties through server installed at the INFLIBNET Centre. The Library users can now access e-resources and download articles required by them directly from the publisher's website at the INFLIBNET Centre of NMML.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Maha Shivratri
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Greetings to everyone on the very special occasion of Maha Shivratri.
सभी देशवासियों को महाशिवरात्रि की अनंत शुभकामनाएं।
हर-हर महादेव!"
Cabinet
Cabinet approves extension of the validity of Central Order in respect of sugar for six months
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for extending the validity of the existing Central Order dated 27.10.2016 in respect of sugar for a further period of six months from 29.04.2017 to 28.10.2017.
The main objective of the decision is to enable the State Governments to issue control order with the prior concurrence of Central Government, for fixing stock limits/licensing requirements in respect of sugar, whenever need is felt by them. This is expected to help in the efforts being taken to improve the availability of these commodities to general public at reasonable rates, and control the tendencies of hoarding and profiteering.
The current decision will be notified by the Government and communicated to all the States/UTs for further action at their end.
Background
The Cabinet in its meeting held on 27.10.2016, decided to enable the States to regulate supply, distribution, sale, production, stock, storage, purchase and movement etc, in respect of sugar for a period up to six months. Accordingly, S.O. 3341 dated 27.10.2016 was issued, for enabling administrative department, States & UTs to decide stock limits etc. on sugar upto 28.04.2017, by amending the Removal of Licensing Requirements, Stock limits and Movement restrictions on Specified Foodstuffs Order, 2016 dated 29.09.2016 notified as G.S.R. 929.
The prices of sugar are being monitored by the Department of Food & Public Distribution regularly at factory gate as well as in the domestic market. In September, 2016 it was noticed that the retail prices had shown a sudden spurt. The price rise appeared to be more on sentiment than actual shortage. In order to regulate supply of sugar and address issue of speculative prices, fixing of appropriate stock limit on need basis was essential. In addition, despite adequate availability of stocks for consumption in the current season, hoarding and consequent profiteering is anticipated due to drop in production over previous year and hence further extension of stock limit would be needed.
To support the sugar sector, the Government had recently extended soft loan assistance of Rs.4305 crore to the industry which has been directly credited to farmers account on behalf of sugar mills through banks benefitting about 32 lakh farmers. Also a performance based production subsidy has been extended @Rs.4.50 per quintal of cane crushed which was directly credited to the farmers account on behalf of sugar mills.
In order to maintain domestic prices at reasonable levels, the Government has allowed import of a restricted quantity of 5 lakh MT of raw sugar at zero duty by millers/refiners having their own refining capacity. This restricted quantity will help the sugar industry to augment their liquidity and enable them to pay cane dues of farmers.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Procurement of Pulses and Oilseeds continues during lockdown
Over 277 LMT wheat arrives during Rabi Season 2020-21, nearly 269 LMT purchased
More than Rs. 18,500 crore disbursed to about 9.25 crore farmer families under PM-KISAN during lockdown
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, under the guidance of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, is taking several measures to facilitate farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period. The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar is regularly monitoring the situation. The updated status is given below:
- Status of procurement of crops by NAFED during lockdown period:
- 3.17 Lakh MT Gram  has been procured from 9 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
- 3.67 Lakh MT Mustard has been procured from 5 States namely Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Haryana.
- 1.86 Lakh MT Toor has been procured from 8 States namely Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha.
- In Rabi Marketing Season  2020-21, a total of 277.38 Lakh MT wheat is arrived in FCI out of which 268.90 Lakh MT is purchased.
- In Rabi season 2020-21, a total of 3208 designated procurement centers for Rabi pulses and oilseeds are available in eleven  States.
- PM-KISAN:
During the lockdown period from 24.3.2020 till date, about 9.25 crore farmer families have been benefitted and an amount of Rs. 18,517 crore has been released so far.
Ministry of Power
NTPC REL signs MoU with Government of Tripura for collaboration in Renewable Energy Development
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- The MoU is for Development of Floating and Ground Mounted based Renewable Energy Projects in the State of Tripura
- The MoU embarks upon the journey towards development of large sized Renewable Energy Projects in the State of Tripura and shall help Govt of Tripura in meeting its Clean Energy Commitments and obligations
NTPC REL signs MoU for collaboration in Renewable Energy Development in the state of Tripura
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd  signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Government of Tripura on 16-01-2023 in New Delhi for Development of Floating and Ground Mounted based Renewable Energy Projects in the State of Tripura. The MoU was signed by Shri Rajiv Gupta, Chief General Manager, NTPC REL and Shri Mahananda Debbarma, Director General and CEO, Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency.
This MoU embarks upon the journey towards development of large sized Renewable Energy Projects in the State of Tripura and shall help Govt of Tripura in meeting its Clean Energy Commitments and obligations.
The MoU was signed in presence of Shri Manik Saha, Chief Minister, Shri Jishnu Debbarma, Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Brijesh Pandey, IAS, Secretary  and other senior officials from Government of Tripura. On behalf of NTPC Ltd, Shri CK Mondal, Director-Commercial, Shri J Srinivasan, Director-Finance and Shri Mohit Bhargava, Chief Executive Officer, NTPC REL were also present to grace the occasion.
Special Service and Features
OCF SCHOOL CHILDREN TAKE OUT HAR GHAR TIRANGA RALLY
To mark the 75 years of India’s Independence, Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi , Chennai organized the Har Ghar Tiranga rally by school children of Ordnance Clothing Factory School and Kendriya Vidyalaya OCF Avadi on 12 Aug 2022 at 09.00 am. Har Ghar Tiranga is one among the various campaigns launched by the Government under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The children were carrying National flags and chanting patriotic slogans which rekindled the sense of pride and love for the nation. The rally was flagged off by the General Manager OCF Avadi MV Krishnamurty in the presence of all Officers, members of JCM and Works Committee, representatives of Unions and Associations, employees and their families. More than 1000 people participated in the rally with an aim to motivate public to hoist the National Flag in their homes and offices. The rally started from V K Krishna Menon Statue covering the residential area of Giri Nagar and Jauhari Nagar in the Factory Estate and back to Factory Main Gate. The idea behind the initiative was to invoke the feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the children and for awareness building and buzz creation.(